Nurture your mind, body, and soul at one of the Nature Center’s longest-running events: Women in Nature. During this day-long experience participants will hear from speakers sharing nature-inspired messages and stories that are sure to motivate. Partake in two guided hikes on ICNC trails, a complimentary light breakfast and boxed lunch, and special extras like...
This autumn, Indian Creek Nature Center invites you to experience fine dining with a three-course meal prepared by Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery. Each Farm to Table Dinner is unique due to an emphasis on using fresh, seasonal and locally-sourced produce. This dinner will bring the flavors of fall to life with seasonal ingredients such as...
Celebrate in the prairie around the Nature Center with products from local vendors, catered food, and live music. Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fall prairie ambiance, taking a leisurely evening stroll while making stops at sampling stations offering craft beverages from more than a dozen local producers and savoring wood-fired...
Open house and celebration of the new children's nature adventure book Hunting Yellow. The story follows two young children as they explore the natural world for a very special shade of yellow. Stop by anytime to meet illustrator Gabe Anderson and author Jean Wiedenheft and enjoy light refreshments. Jean will read Hunting Yellow at 10:00...
Lace up your hiking shoes and venture out at dusk to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be lit by the light of the full moon, but you'll also want to bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case of cloud cover. Encounters...
Hosted by Linn County and Indian Creek Nature Center After spending nearly 150 years carrying passengers over Indian Creek, the historic "Blue Bridge" is officially starting its second life on Indian Creek Nature Center's trail system and we would love for you to celebrate with us. No registration is required but an RSVP is welcome....
Lion Bridge Brewing Company brings their decade of experience serving the Cedar Rapids area to the Indian Creek Nature Center kitchen on the evening of April 18 to craft a delicious three course meal featuring local and seasonal ingredients – including vegetables and eggs from Indian Creek Nature Center’s organic farm. Seating is limited. Get your...
